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Name: Elisa Bolton Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Department: Psychological and Counseling Services (PACS) Role at UNH: Director of PACS Year Started at UNH: 2016 What do you do to make a healthy UNH? I support a healthy UNH in several ways. I provide mental health treatment to graduate and undergraduate students. I provide training and education to faculty, staff, and students that is focused on promoting and supporting emotional well-being. I also encourage and support my colleagues in attending to... Read More
Here Are 10 Affirmations to Boost You Mindset Self-affirmations have become a popular method as of late in an effort to combat negative thoughts and overcome self-sabotage. Using affirmations can relieve you of any stress you may have as it allows you to find the good even in the hard times. So, what exactly are affirmations? They’re positive statements that you can say daily to put your mind at ease and promote self-love. Love who you are, love what you do and the ways you do them, like your... Read More
10 Foods That Support Muscle Gain Your diet is equally as important as a strong workout routine to help you achieve that muscle gain you’ve been desiring. You won’t see any progress if you’re not feeding your body the proper nutrients, all the hard work you’ve been putting into your body won’t last. That is why protein shakes are great to have after the gym for muscle recovery. That way your muscles heal, and your progress stays intact. According to Healthline foods that are high in protein... Read More
Staying Active In The Cold As the temperature drops, so does the motivation to go outside. However, it is important to stay physically active, even in the winter. In fact, exercising in cooler weather has some advantages, such as not having to deal with heat or humidity. Exercising outdoors also allows you to get some Vitamin D, and boosts your immunity during cold and flu season. There are many outdoor activities you can participate in during the winter, such as: Jogging/Running Hiking... Read More
The Good and The Bad When It Comes to Food Have you ever considered that the reason for your acne flare up is due to the food you’re consuming? Healthline informs us that according to recent research your diet has a lot to do with acne development. So maybe it is time to consider what your diet consists of as it could play a role in your acne break out. Before taking drastic measures like going on Accutane, change your diet and see if that has any effect on your skin first as it could save you... Read More
Identifying Accessing your prescriptions away from home while attending school can be a hassle. I know I’ve had my fair share of difficulties picking up prescriptions from the Durham Rite Aid when compared to my local CVS at home. Instead of transferring your medication to a local pharmacy near your campus, another simpler and easier route can be taken to access your prescriptions. That being an online pharmacy service that ships out your prescriptions in the mail and delivers them directly... Read More
Tips on the Switch from Pediatrics to Primary Care The average age most pediatricians stop seeing their patients varies from 18 to 21 or when a person feels most ready. Some are sick of being in the same waiting room as toddlers who scream their heads off which is why they make the change earlier on whereas others prefer to stay with a doctor they’ve grown up with as long as possible. Either way this time in your life is inevitable, so why not be prepared for it? Young adults belonging to... Read More
How To Control Your Mind Did you know you have the ability to control your mind? Although the concept of mind control belongs in science fiction, you do have some say over your thoughts. Unwanted thoughts can be very difficult to shake, and can lead to feelings of frustration, anxiety, and distress. This coupled with being discouraged and burnt out from the pandemic leads to an overall negative headspace. Here are some tips to change your mindset and give you a more positive outlook: ... Read More
New Information on the Omicron Variant Presence and Symptoms Omicron is sweeping the nation, with as many as 800,000 new cases per day. The variant accounts for around 99.5 percent of new cases in the United States. As the number of cases increases, so does our knowledge about the variant. The incubation period of the variant, or the period between when a person is first infected and starts to show symptoms, is three days. This is two days quicker than the original version of COVID.... Read More
President Biden Rolls Out 400 Million Free Masks President Biden recently purchased one billion at home tests that the American people can order and have shipped directly to their house. The tests can be ordered online, and the process to order such tests is extremely easy and takes seconds to complete. Following this, President Biden is also sending 400 million N95 masks to pharmacies all over the country, where Americans can obtain them for free. The Biden administration is looking to... Read More
